Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Neath Hill, Knowlhill, Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant/Driver
Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Various Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.
We have a new vacancy available at our award winning Childcare Hub in Knowlhill for an experienced Kitchen & Driving Assistant to work alongside our Kitchen Managers and After school club staff.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Job Summary
Kitchen:
• Assist with the day to day running of the kitchen
• Help prepare and present a freshly cooked lunchtime and tea time meal, including a dessert for the children in our care.
• Adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure that food is served promptly to each room/ site at the following times unless otherwise stated by the Kitchen Manager
• Prepare adequate portion sizes to meet the children’s individual needs, ensuring there is always the option for second servings
• Never allow children into the kitchen.
• Daily clearing up and cleaning of the kitchen
• Help with any other duties at the request of the Kitchen Manager
• Come back to Knowlhill after driving duties to wash up final dishes, and clear kitchen ready for the next day.

Driving:
• Pick up children from local schools, and bring them back to our After School Club at Knowlhill
• Deliver meals from our Knowlhill kitchen to our other Milton Keynes based settings

This position is full time 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday from 9am – 5:30pm and being flexible with hours where required.
You will have previous experience in this type of position, the ideal candidate should have worked in a similar environment (Nursery/School/Retirement home etc). As this role will require delivering to our other settings, and picking children up from school a full, clean UK driving license is also essential and a DBS criminal check.
Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years
Duration: Full time
Location: Neath Hill, Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Preschool Room Leader
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to continued success and expansion, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Preschool Room Leader for our wonderful Brooksward Day Nursery in Neath Hill.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
• To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
• To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
• To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
• Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
• To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
• Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Preschool Room Leader, or perhaps a Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career? You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role, either as a current Room Leader, or “stepping up” into the role when required.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years 

Duration: Part time – Mon/Wed/Fri

Location: Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have a brand new opportunity available for a, part time Practitioner to join our Brooksward Day Nursery in Neath Hill, Milton Keynes.
We are looking for someone who can commit to 3 x full days per week (8hr shifts), on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is all year round, NOT term time only. The nursery is open from 7:30am – 6:00pm so shift patterns will be between those hours.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant 

Duration: Full time, 40 hours

Location, Various Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have brand new opportunities available for Nursery Assistants to join us on a full time basis, covering all 4 of our Milton Keynes based day nurseries.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in lots of different environments, whilst still being employed on a full time position. As you are essentially covering across all sites, you will not have key person responsibilities as part of this position.
We are looking for someone who is happy to “muck in”…. From playing with the children, to helping prepare snacks, tidying areas, creating new play zones… The role is so varied, there’s no time to get bored!!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday (increasing with service), free uniform, free hot lunch every day, healthcare NHS top up, pension, discounted staff childcare, and an annual company awards ceremony to name a few. Plus as a rapidly growing organisation, there will be lots of training and future career progression opportunities available.
Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
Whilst being flexible in regards to qualifications, we are looking for someone special… We are looking for someone with a natural passion and ability to work with children. (The one thing we can’t teach!)
You will be hard working and motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working teams. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role working with children aged 0-5 years. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this position, and the travel between sites, a full UK driving licence and own transport is preferred. As a part of the package for the successful candidates, we will offer a mileage incentive.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

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Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years
Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years 

Duration: Part time

Location: Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have a brand new opportunity available for a part time Practitioner to join our Wolverton Day Nursery.
We are looking for someone who can commit to working Monday to Wednesday, from 8am-1pm. all year round. Please note this is NOT a term time only position.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will ideally be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Duration: Full time, 40 hours

Location: Various Milton Keynes
Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have brand new opportunities available for Nursery Assistants to join us on a full time basis, covering all 4 of our Milton Keynes based day nurseries.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in lots of different environments, whilst still being employed on a full time position. As you are essentially covering across all sites, you will not have key person responsibilities as part of this position.
We are looking for someone who is happy to “muck in”…. From playing with the children, to helping prepare snacks, tidying areas, creating new play zones… The role is so varied, there’s no time to get bored!!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday (increasing with service), free uniform, free hot lunch every day, healthcare NHS top up, pension, discounted staff childcare, and an annual company awards ceremony to name a few. Plus as a rapidly growing organisation, there will be lots of training and future career progression opportunities available.
Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
Whilst being flexible in regards to qualifications, we are looking for someone special… We are looking for someone with a natural passion and ability to work with children. (The one thing we can’t teach!)
You will be hard working and motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working teams. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role working with children aged 0-5 years. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this position, and the travel between sites, a full UK driving licence and own transport is preferred. As a part of the package for the successful candidates, we will offer a mileage incentive.
Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, St Albans and London.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we expanding the team at our Mead Open Farm Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. There is a new vacancy available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at this, unique farm based setting!
Working “down on the farm”, the children have access every day to all the Mead facilities, it really is a fabulous environment for them and our staff!
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week. Our nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Duration: Monday – Friday 1pm-6:30pm, all year round

We opened our brand new day nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard in April 2017, and due to popular demand, our new second building opened in March 2018! We now have part time opportunities available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at our new, unique farm setting, working Monday to Fridays, 1pm-6:30pm!
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Due to the rural location, applicants with a full driving licence and their own transport would be preferred.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Duration: Part time, 3:30pm-6:30pm, 15-20 hours per week

Location: Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Due to the continued success at Mead Open Farm Day Nursery we are extending our facilities and are now looking for Nursery Practitioners to join our team, working on a part time basis with children aged 0-5 years old.

We are looking for people who have a passion or working with young children, and who want to build a long-term career in this industry.

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Since opening its doors in 2016, Mead Open Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought-after settings in the area. Located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery

We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Nursery Practitioner, who are available to work on a part-time basis from 3:30pm – 6:30pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to be available between these hours.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the nursery, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

No current vacancies. 

Job Title: Nursery Nurse / Childcare Practitioner 

Duration: Full time
Location: Bury St Edmunds

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, St Albans and London.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for more Practitioners to join our Bury St Edmunds Nursery setting, working in our Baby, Toddler and Preschool rooms with children aged 0-5 years.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

Qualifications and Skills

What are we looking for?:

We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Practitioner / Play Worker

Location: Willen, Milton Keynes

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans.

Due to continued success and expansion, we have a new vacancy available for a Breakfast and After School Club Practitioner to join us at our Willen Primary School setting in Milton Keynes.

The position is part time, working 5 mornings and afternoons per week, Monday – Fridays, from 7:30-9am for Breakfast Club, and then 3pm-6pm, for After School Club. During school holidays you will be working in our holiday club from 8am-6pm.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children aged 4-12 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

These positions offer huge job satisfaction, working in a varied and exciting working environment where no two days are the same! This would be an excellent opportunity for both experienced childcare professionals, and also recent graduates, or anyone wishing to start their career in this industry.

Ideally, you will have a childcare related qualification, with relevant experience, though we can offer ongoing training and qualifications whilst working.

You must be passionate about working with children, and this will be evident in your CV.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

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Early Years Practitioner – Nursery – Full Time

Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to the continued success at Willows Farm Day Nursery we are extending our facilities and are now looking for a Level 2/3 qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our Preschool team, working on a full time basis with children aged 3-4 years old.
We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the nursery, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Holiday Club Assistant – Seasonal, All school holidays!
Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Holiday Club Practitioner to join both our Holiday club, and our Nursery rooms on a seasonal contract, to provide cover during all school holidays.
This is an amazing and unique opportunity to gain some fantastic experience, working with children aged 3-12 years, in a wonderful farm based setting.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony
We operate during all school holidays: February, Easter, May, Summer, October and Christmas.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment.
This position would be ideal for a college or university student studying childcare, and would provide great experience for your CV. Or a term time only teacher looking to earn an additional income during holidays?
You must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of the nursery. Pay rate will be dependant on qualification level. Due to location, applicants with a full UK driving licence and transport are preferred.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Bank Staff – Early Years Practitioner – Flexible

Location: London Colney, Nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Bank Early Years Practitioners to join our Nursery rooms on a flexible, 20 hours per week Bank Staff contract, covering staff holidays/sickness etc. This will allow full flexibility as you are only contracted to 20 hours per week.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, however it is essential you have experience in a similar environment.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Since opening its doors in 2013, Willows Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought after settings in the area. As a purpose built environment, located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery.
You must be reliable, flexible and live within a commutable distance of the nursery.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years

Duration: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for Practitioners to join our Nursery and Preschool on a permanent basis, working with children aged 0-5 years.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you must be available for shift patterns between these opening hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role.
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years, Bank Staff

Duration: Guaranteed 16 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for Practitioners to work with us on a flexible Bank Staff basis. We are looking for people who can be flexible to work various shifts.You will be guaranteed a minimum of 16 hours per week. You must be available around our opening hours of 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years
Responsibilities and Duties
To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account. To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.
Qualifications and Skills
• A recognised qualification in Childcare and Development, ideally level 3 or above
• Practical experience within a similar environment, and a passion for children and childcare
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Nursery Assistant – Full time, 40hrs

Location: Brent Cross (London) and London Colney (Herts)

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have a brand new opportunity available for a Nursery Assistant to join us on a full time basis, covering our Topsy Turvy Day Nursery in Brent Cross, and our Willows Farm Day Nursery in London Colney.
This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in different environments, whilst still being employed on a full time position. As you are essentially covering across 2 sites, you will not have key person responsibilities as part of this position.
We are looking for someone who is happy to “muck in”…. From playing with the children, to helping prepare snacks, tidying areas, creating new play zones… The role is so varied, there’s no time to get bored!!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including 28 days holiday (increasing with service), free uniform, free hot lunch every day, healthcare NHS top up, pension, discounted staff childcare, and an annual company awards ceremony to name a few. Plus as a rapidly growing organisation, there will be lots of training and future career progression opportunities available.
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills
Whilst being flexible in regards to qualifications, we are looking for someone special… We are looking for someone with a natural passion and ability to work with children. (The one thing we can’t teach!)
You will be hard working and motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working teams. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role working with children aged 0-5 years. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.
Due to the nature of this position, and the travel between sites, a full UK driving licence and own transport is preferred. As a part of the package for the successful candidates, we will offer a mileage incentive.

Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.